Controls and Automation Application Engineer - MorningStar Recruitment

Controls & Automation Engineer / TECHNICIAN

A TECHNICIAN WITH A 2 YEAR DEGREE MAY BE A GREAT FIT

Location: Omaha, Nebraska—35 MILE RADIUS

Salary: $80-90K + Bonus

Job Summary of the Controls & Automation Engineer: The Controls & Automation Application Engineering role will support the Controls and Automation Product Platform and Engineering team by providing detailed sales and system application support. An individual in this role is expected to provide guidance and direction to the Sales team and internal Engineering team members concerning product design to meet a customer’s needs. The role is directly involved in product design for customized solutions, including design proposals for quotations, solution verification, and drafts / drawing proposals.

Qualifications of the Controls & Automation Engineer:

• Associate degree (A.S.) in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology.
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC programming is required, preferably Allen Bradley or Siemens
• Experience with AutoCAD 2018 or newer, SolidWorks, and EPLAN are desirable.
• Sound understanding of industrial networking, mobile electrification, and industrial control systems is required.
• Ability to communicate and effectively document conversations with Sales and/or Customers concerning applications and technical requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Office365 applications is a must.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.

Responsibilities of the Controls & Automation Engineer:

• Prepare component, product, and/or layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks, EPLAN, and AutoCAD/DraftSight.
• Review application challenges with Engineering support teams. Works to find solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for the product line(s).
• Conduct design review meetings with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel, for special-engineered applications
• Initiate and writes Test Requests, analyzes results, and takes appropriate action. Occasionally performs tests.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor as required.
• Perform on-site inspections and supports commissioning activities.
• Communicate directly with Customers and Sales staff to guide their decision-making process and find solutions to meet their requirements.
• Review Industrial Networking and Automation system designs to specify products that provide control, energy, and data transmission solutions.
• Prepare component, product, and/or layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks, EPLAN, and AutoCAD/DraftSight.
• Review application challenges with Engineering support teams. Works to find solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Helps external and internal customers with PLC related questions and projects.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for the product line(s).
• Locate design and application files related to the required design(s), and makes design modifications, as appropriate.
• Conduct design review meetings with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel, for special engineered products.
• Initiates and writes Test Requests, analyzes results, and takes appropriate action. Occasionally performs tests.
• Over time, develop an expert-level understanding of assigned products.
• Provides engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor as required.
• Correct any errors/omissions that occur in an expeditious manner and looks for ways to reduce/eliminate reoccurring errors.
• Supports corrective action investigation, analysis, and permanent corrective action implementation.
• Performs on-site inspections and supports commissioning activities.
• Understands and interprets regulatory codes such as UL, NEC and NFPA, and others as needed.
• Perform any other duties as required by the customer and assigned by management.